At approximately 1:32 am on Friday, February 12th, the Androscoggin Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call for what was reported as a home invasion scenario with possible gunshot(s). When the deputies arrived on scene they found a male unresponsive on the floor and a female in medical distress. Both male and female victims later died at the hospital. The victims have been identified as 52-year-old Troy Varney and 48-year-old Dulsie Varney.
The suspect was located in the house and was taken into custody. He was identified as Patrick Maher, 24, of Turner. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit - South began responding to the incident at approximately 2:19 a.m. At 2:20 p.m., Maine State Police Detectives charged Patrick Maher with two counts of murder and he was brought to the Androscoggin County Jail. Authorities are confident that there is no on-going risk to public safety.
Detectives remain on scene interviewing witnesses and other persons of interest. The Maine State Police Evidence Response team crime scene technicians are processing the scene at this hour and are expected to remain on scene throughout the day. The Androscoggin Sheriff’s Department, Maine State Police Troop B and the Lewiston Police Department also assisted in securing the scene, identifying witnesses and securing evidence.
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